Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1997

The 4-member Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 1997 was highlighted by the enshrinements of Mike Webster and Mike Haynes.

Notable players who didn't make the final cut this year were Jack Youngblood and Carl Eller (see below for the rest of the finalists).

The Enshrinement Ceremony was held on Saturday, July 26th, 1997.

Hall of FamerCategoryPositionFinal Ballots
Mike Webster PlayerC2
Mike Haynes PlayerCB3
Don Shula Coach1
Wellington Mara Contributor2
⇦ 19961998 ⇨

Finalists Who Didn't Make the Cut in 1997

NomineeEventually Enshrined
Carl Eller2004
Dwight Stephenson1998
Jack Youngblood2001
Jerry Kramer2018
John Stallworth2002
Lynn Swann2001
Ozzie Newsome1999
Paul Krause1998
Ray Guy2014
Ron Yary2001
Tom Mack1999
⇦ 19961998 ⇨